Live: Cardiff breaking news, Friday 13 June, 2014

The latest live news, sport, traffic, weather and comment from Cardiff

Good morning Cardiff. Join us through the day as we bring you all latest live news, sport, traffic, weather and comment from the capital of Wales

3pm

NEWS: That is it for the Cardiff live news blog for today, but you can keep up-to-date with all the latest news, traffic and weather over on our Wales live blog

2.51pm

WHAT'S ON: There is lots going on in Cardiff this sunny weekend, take a look at our list of events taking place in the capital and other parts of Wales here

2.08pm

NEWS: Police investigating two recent burglaries in Tremorfa, Cardiff, where jewellery has been stolen are appealing for information from the local community.

On both occasions the burglars gained entry through the back door. One had been left unlocked while the other was forced open.

The most recent break-in happened in Muirton Road sometime between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday, June 11. A necklace and bracelet made of 14 carat gold were stolen.

The second burglary happened less than a mile away on Whitaker Road sometime between 6.30pm and midnight on Saturday, May 31.

Items of what is described as Asian 22 carat gold jewellery was stolen including black earrings with white diamonds, a single pearl and diamond ring (pictured above), and a leaf pattered bracelet.

Detective Constable Nicola Davies said: “This family are distraught, not only because their home has been burgled, but also because the stolen jewellery had been given to them as wedding gifts and has great sentimental value.”

Detectives are keeping an open mind as to whether they burglaries are linked.

Anyone with information regarding these burglaries is asked to contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence number 1400205521 for Muirton Road or 1400189913 for Whitaker Road.

Some of the stolen jewellery

1pm

ROADS: If you are heading north out of Cardiff today watch out as the A470 is closed in both directions.

11.45am

POLICE: Police in the Grangetown area of the city are investigating a robbery at a Ladbrokes betting shop. It happened just before 10am this morning

POLICE: A persistent shoplifter who stole nearly £700 worth of goods from shops in Cardiff and Penarth has been jailed. Over a three week period John Paul Leonard stole £374 worth of razors, ham and cheese valued at £99, 15 packs of meat, 13 jars of coffee, a bottle of gin and a bottle of cider. For full story, click here

NEWS: Read about Cardiff City captain Steven Caulker's mission to a war-torn country close to his heart. The player will travel to Sierra Leone, his grandad's homeland, to see how his fundraising will make a difference. He has donated £40,00 to help rebuild a school. Read the full story here

Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

8.50am

ROADS: Busy, but moving in all the usual places this morning. No major delays on public transport either

8.02am

SOUTH WALES ECHO: The tragic story of a five-year-old girl who was crushed by an electric gate outside her home is on the front page of the paper today. Two companies who breached safety laws over the death of Karolina Golabek have been handed fines totalling £110,000.

Cardiff Crown Court heard the gate's default safety settings had been turned off - which prevented it from slowing down as well as retracting once an obstruction had been caused.

7.28am

MUSIC: Did you see Snoop Dogg DJ in Cardiff last night? Have you got any pictures you would like to share with us? He has just been spotted leaving at Cardiff Airport this morning

7.23am

WEATHER: Sticking with the weather and Cardiff was officially the hottest place in Wales yesterday with temperatures of 23C

7.15am

WEATHER: It is another beautiful morning in the city and the forecast is sun, sun, sun all the way. Temperatures are expected to reach 23C today, making it the hottest day of the year so far. Don't forget the Factor 50!

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